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Maintain your home - and its value - with information on important maintenance tasks you won't want to let fall by the wayside, plus organizing and beginning fast, fun projects that will help you make big changes in just a little time. Click any article below for helpful remodeling tips from RenovatorsPlace.

• 4 Clear and Simple Facts About Boiler Cost

  If a professional inspection turns up problems with your boiler, find out what costs to expect from a replacement or a minor fix.

• Find and Fix Those Water Heater Leaks

  This guide can help you find and fix possible water heater leaks in your home.

• Tune-Up Your HVAC System for Winter

  Learn more about a few DIY tricks to help you get your heating system ready for the winter months.

• Furnace Dead in the Dead of Winter? Get Moving!

  It's winter, it's cold, and you're freezing because your furnace stopped working. Consider these tips to help you find and fix the problem.

• 5 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

  When winter starts to bear down, the last thing you might be thinking about is your air conditioner. But now is the time to have it inspected and serviced, before the springtime rush of appointments hits the HVAC centers.

• Show Mice the Door With Proper Pest Control

  Some of the most unsanitary pests that can invade your home are rats and mice. They ruin food, chew walls, wiring, and furniture, and leave their droppings everywhere.

• Home Improvement Dictionary A to C: From Atrium to Custom Cabinets

  Familiarize yourself with some terms, A to C, you might need to know for your home improvement needs

• Home Improvement Dictionary D to I: Home Decor to Insulation

  Continue learning more need-to-know terms for home improvement projects around your house.

• Home Improvement Dictionary J to P: From Joinery to Pure Design

  Whether you're fixing doors and cabinets or remodeling a part of your home, learn about the terms related to your home improvement projects.

• Home Improvement Dictionary Q to Z: From Quarter-Round to Zax

  Learn more home improvement lingo from Q to Z is this quick glossary index.

• Keep Your Furnace Running at Peak Efficiency for Savings and Comfort

  If it gets cold in the winter where you live, your furnace is the most important part of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system.

• Nature Versus Exterminators: How to Choose the Best Pest Control Methods

  No matter how frequently you clean a house, sometimes unwanted pests invade. Depending on where you live, the age and infrastructure of your home, and whether or not you have pets, pest control problems can range from cockroach, flea, and termite infestations to spider webs and cricket serenades.

• Four Simple Steps to Avoid Termites

• Original Art: Unbeatable Home Decor

  Displaying original artwork in your home can take your decorating from so-so to spectacular.

• Protect Your Investment by Maintaining Your Roof

  Assessing your roof tiles and gutters for damage is a lot easier than you might think. Find out how to check your tiles, gutters, and find other roof repairs at the same time.

• Projects to Do in 2 Hours or Less

  Almost any project can be broken down into 2-hour segments. Try this approach to simplify your life -- while taking steps to finish all those projects on your To Do list!

• Detecting Hidden Problems when buying a home

  Before buying a home, examine all the places where structural damage can take its toll. Here's how to uncover problems with water damage, mold, etc.

• Tips for Starting Your First DIY Project

  Venturing into a DIY project for the first time? Don't worry. Here's how to get started and how to survive!

• Detecting Mold Problems in Housing

  Mold has become a hot topic in the housing industry. Here's a primer on what to look for in your own house or one you are buying or selling. What are your responsibilities and how can you prevent mold from growing?

• Preventing Mold from Growing in Your House

  Here are tips for identifying mold and preventing it from growing. Many problems can be avoided by following some basic maintenance tips.

• Taking an Inventory of Household Projects

  Overhwhelmed by all your household projects? Use this guide to walk around your house, make a list of projects, and set priorities.

• Fall Maintenance Tips

  It's time to walk around your house -- inside and out -- and check the doors, windows, insulation and more. Here's how to prepare your home for the winter months.

• Adding Fiberglass Insulation

  Fiberglass insulation can help reduce your energy costs and make your house more comfortable. Here's how to add it.

• All About Caulking

  Caulk should be applied to any space where air or insects can infiltrate the house. Here are some common places to check and tips for applying caulk.